US Bridges

Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000004770

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWampanoag Trail
CrossesRi 114 East Shore Expwy
Location1.0 MI S of JCT I-195
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates41.79541, -71.35137
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2021)
Projected traffic11,110 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wampanoag Trail over Ri 114 East Shore Expwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.